Johnson & Johnson Beats Earnings & Raises Forecast – So Why is the Stock Falling?
Yesterday, we highlighted Pfizer’s challenges in pivoting as a post-pandemic company. Today, its competitor Johnson & Johnson (JNJ) reported earnings itself. But, Johnson & Johnson painted an entirely different picture - beating out the earnings estimate on the top and bottom line while raising the forecast for the remainder of the year. The company delivered 3rd quarter revenue of [...]
How to Read Stock Trends: Identifying Trends and Executing Trades Accordingly
The ability to read and interpret stock trends is the line between making a profit and missing out. It can be the difference between consistent profits and frustrating losses that slowly but surely drain your portfolio. While some traders spend countless hours staring at charts, trying to decipher patterns, and second-guessing their decisions, others are looking for a way to [...]
Why is Pfizer Up 5% After Cutting Sales Outlook? 3 Things Investors Need to See
Pfizer (PFE) ended last week on a sour note, announcing after the market closed on Friday that it will cut $9 billion from its sales outlook. And yet, the stock is up more than 5% so far in Monday morning’s trading session. The full-year EPS has been adjusted to $1.45 to $1.65 on revenue between $58 billion to $61 [...]
Virco Mfg. Corp. Backs Off Recent All-time High on September 29 by Falling 11.4% on October 13. Is Now the Time to Get In?
By Leslie N. Masonson, MBA Virco Mfg. Corp (VIRC) is a Nasdaq-listed firm headquartered and incorporated in Torrance, California in 1950 with 800 employees. The company’s main business produces, designs and sells its wide array of furniture in the United States, including specialty chairs and stools, rockers, stacked chairs and ergonomic seats. Moreover, it offers a separate line of [...]
Actively Managed ETFs: A Worthwhile Choice, or Not?
by Leslie N. Masonson, MBA Currently, out of the 3,278 ETFs available, just over 800 are actively managed, while the rest are passively managed. However, the assets under management (AUM) for the latter make up only 6% of all ETF assets. The availability of actively managed ETFs didn't occur until a handful of them entered the market in 2008. [...]
How to Combine Fundamental and Technical Analysis Together
There are two ways you can analyze a stock: either through technical analysis or fundamental analysis. Each has its place, and your unique trading strategy probably favors one more than the other. But perhaps you’re wondering if there’s a way to merge the two methods together for the best of both worlds. You want to gain insights into a stock’s [...]
